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May I Walk With You

May I Walk With You

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May I Walk With You

Daniel Fachting
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The news that the world is at war is not new, as it seems that no matter which channel you watch there are reports of bombings, rioting, countries violence, lives lost, and vast sums of money spent to win.

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Fish and Shrimp dinner to support Backpack Buddies

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin Knights of Columbus Fish and Shrimp Dinner, benefitting Gladwin’s Backpack Buddies Program, will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, 4-7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 751 S. M-18.
Turning 100

Turning 100

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Turning 100

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
On Friday, July 11, this sweet lady will be 100 years old. Perhaps you knew her from the many years she worked at the First of America Bank. Or maybe when she sang in the choir at the Methodist Church and was also choir director for many years. She may have sung at your wedding.
Catch small pike, win tournament Saturday

Catch small pike, win tournament Saturday

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Catch small pike, win tournament Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
GLADWINThe first time this year, it was through the ice.Now, we have open water for the summertime edition of the Wiggins Lake Pike Tournament, which will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the DNR launch. The weigh-in is at 2 p.m. at the DNR launch.
Dale Hendershot of Gladwin was honored as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2024 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. Hendershot has been a volunteer hunter safety education instructor for more than 34 years. Pictured, left to right are Chief Jason Haines, DNR Law Enforcement Division; Erica Moore, DNR department specialist; Hendershot; Lt. Tom Wanless and Cpl. Ken Lowell, both with the DNR Law Enforcement Division.

Dale Hendershot of Gladwin was honored as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2024 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. Hendershot has been a volunteer hunter safety education instructor for more than 34 years. Pictured, left to right are Chief Jason Haines, DNR Law Enforcement Division; Erica Moore, DNR department specialist; Hendershot; Lt. Tom Wanless and Cpl. Ken Lowell, both with the DNR Law Enforcement Division.

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Hendershot honored as DNR Hunter Education Instructor of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
GLADWINDale Hendershot of Gladwin is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2024 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, an honor bestowed Thursday at the June meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Bay City.“I am very humbled by this,” Hendershot said.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON HISTORY

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON HISTORY

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON HISTORY

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
This photo submitted by Dave Roberts was taken in 1957 or 1958. Pictured from left to right: Em Sharp owner/operator of the Sinclair Gas Station located just above the dam on M-18; Clarence Glidden, area farmer; and (unknown) Mercer.
The Jack Pine Conference Academic Teams were honored at a recent banquet at Dow Diamond in Midland. Beaverton’s award-winning scholar athletes pictured left to right: Sophia Swinson, Brynn Beebe, Ava Nickel, Darby McKimmy, Reese Mishler, Grace Hoag and Emma Sherman. Not pictured is Cheyenne Smith.

The Jack Pine Conference Academic Teams were honored at a recent banquet at Dow Diamond in Midland. Beaverton’s award-winning scholar athletes pictured left to right: Sophia Swinson, Brynn Beebe, Ava Nickel, Darby McKimmy, Reese Mishler, Grace Hoag and Emma Sherman. Not pictured is Cheyenne Smith.

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Jack Pine conference honors scholar-athletes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Jack Pine conference honors scholar-athletes
Veterans Dinner slated for June 19

Veterans Dinner slated for June 19

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Veterans Dinner slated for June 19

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
GLADWINVeterans Appreciation Dinner will take place June 19, 5 p.m., at Riverwalk Place, 777 W. Cedar Avenue in Gladwin.You and a guest are invited to join us for a free dinner as a thank you for your service.Enjoy some camaraderie and conversation with fellow veterans.

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GBCFD at Christ the King Church June 21

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe GBCFD will continue hosting distributions the third Saturday of each month in 2025, with its next distribution being on Saturday, June 21 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 S. M-18, Gladwin.Address verification will be required for all food recipients.
View from the comfy chair

View from the comfy chair

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View from the comfy chair

Joel Vernier Joelmvernier@aol.com
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Iwas relaxing in my “Comfy Chair,” actually sleeping, and my thoughts turned to people I call “Silent Saints and Heroes!” What do I mean by “Silent Saints and Heroes?
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